Artist Mentoring

We all need someone in our corner, a support network of peers, advocates and friends. Mentoring combines support with professional direction and is a powerful way of moving your practice forward with purpose and strategy. Whether you’re feeling stuck in your methodology or need help organising an overwhelming to-do list, having a fellow artist to talk to and check in with can help you get on track. I offer artist-to-artist mentoring that combines business tools and practical support.

Some of the areas I can help you with…

  • Planning your studio time and workload

  • Deciding on your goals

  • Specialist painting and drawing support

  • Clarifying your methods, themes and ideas in your work

  • Getting started with your art business planning

  • Website design and social media

  • Accountability and support

About me

  • I studied painting, BA(hons), at the Glasgow School of Art and later studied for an MFA at the University of Hull

  • I’m also a qualified adult eduction tutor with years of experience working with artists and students at all stages of their careers, including artists starting their practice later in life

  • I’ve been exhibiting and selling for over 20 years, worked on arts projects, taken part in fairs, pop-ups and open studios. I understand how tough it can be.

  • I take my own practice seriously, but approach life with generosity and humour, continuing to learn and grow my own art. It’s a marathon, not a sprint.

Before you book

To ensure you’re confident that I can support you I offer a free (and with zero obligation!) call or email chat to discuss what your needs are. If you’d like to work me then we can arrange times to suit you - from ad-hoc single sessions to schdueled weekly or monthly catch ups. Session can be on Zoom or in person (at my studio)

  • Mentoring sessions are £55 for 60 minutes.

  • I offer a 10% discount if four hours are booked in advance.

  • Sessions can be scheduled to suit you with no hidden fees if you need to re-schedule a appointment.

Email me or use the form on this page to get in touch and take your next step.

I look forward to hearing from you.

  • "You will be pleased to hear that I have found making a timetable and being clear about setting boundaries for my studio days has so far helped me stay focused"

    Artist Mentee, Feb 2026

  • "It was great to meet up yesterday. Thanks for your help in creating a strategy for me to work with"

    Artist Mentee, Feb 2026